The Golden Rule

Slide 1: The Golden Rule Mr. Pablo Cuadra

Slide 2: The Golden Rule The Golden rule is a  an ethical guide that helps us relate to others, and others relate to us. It is an ethical guide  because it leads us towards good and away from evil.

Slide 3: Questions In the face of tough decisions, who are  the people you look up to for good advice and guidance?

Slide 4: What is the Golden Rule? The Golden rule can  be summarized this way: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. In other words: treat  others as you would like to be treated.

Slide 5: Question How would you like others to treat you?   Would you like to be treated in the same way you treat others?

Slide 6: The Golden rule The Golden rule has a long  history: Confucius (500 B.C.) “What  you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.” Aristotle (325 B.C.) “We  should behave to others as we wish others to behave to us” From the Mahabharata (200  B.C.) “Do nothing to thy neighbor which thou would not have him do to thee after.”

Slide 7: Jesus Jesus (30 A.D) “Do  unto others as you would like to be done unto you.” The Golden rule is  about love for our neighbor.

Slide 8: Questions What do you think all these great thinkers  have in common with Jesus our Lord?

Slide 9: Who is my neighbor? My neighbor is  anyone I interact with or relate to. Love of neighbor has  three dimensions. A. Love of self.  B. Love of those who  are closest to me. C. Love of those who  are strangers to me.

Slide 10: Questions Why do you think teenagers have a  difficult time loving or accepting themselves the way they are?  Do you think is possible to love others while hating ourselves?

Slide 11: What does the Golden rule teach? The Golden rule  teaches that a good person is: concerned with and  responsible for the well-being of others.

Slide 12: Question How are you concerned with the well  being of others, for instance: family, friends, strangers?  What social issues are you an advocate for or concern with? Example: social justice, fair wages, racism and so forth.

Slide 13: What does the Golden rule teach us? The Golden rule asks  us to place ourselves in the position of those who will be helped or harmed by our actions.

Slide 14: The Golden rule Example: If you don’t  want to be lied to or deceived, don’t lie to or deceive others. Example: If you want  others to keep their commitments to you, keep your commitments to them.

Slide 15: Question Do you think most people think of others  before they act?  Why do you think there is so much apathy in our world?

Slide 16: What does the Golden rule require? The Golden rule requires:   A. Restraint  B. Self-discipline  C. Sacrifice  D. Love

Slide 17: The Golden Rule Restraint: is the ability to  control our impulses. Ex: We have control over  what we say to others. Self-Discipline: The ability  to restrain our desires on a daily basis, another word for self- control. Example: Avoiding road  rage, avoiding making rude comments and so forth.

Slide 18: The Golden Rule Sacrifice: The ability to  give up something for the good of others and oneself. Example: Giving up  computer games in order to study more and get better grades. Example: Getting a  second job to help son or daughter go to a better school.

Slide 19: The Golden Rule Love: The ability to care  for others with unconditional concern, or in an unselfish manner. Example: The love of a  father or mother towards a son or a daughter. Example: The love of a  son or daughter towards his or her parents. Example: A boyfriend that  does not pressure his girlfriend into sex or vice- versa.

Slide 20: Question Why do you think practicing self-control is  important in making this world a better place for all?  Why is addiction a terrible disease in our society?

Slide 21: Who are the enemies of the Golden Rule? Cynicism: Cynics claim  that the rule will not work in the real world. Cynics claim that one  must take advantage of others before they take advantage of you. The truth: Do what is  right, even if others fail to do so. In the end all that last and conquers is goodness.

Slide 22: Question Why do you think more and more people  in our society refuse to follow their conscience? What are some good qualities you  possess?

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